This year Ahlan did things a bit differently – this year’s Hot 100 provided the ultimate list of must-follow personalities, the UAE’s ultimate guide to the country’s most popular people was on board with the environment.

Each of 2019’s winners has stepped up to contribute to the fight against climate change. Hashtag ECOWARRIOR! Compiled by the creators of Ahlan! Magazine, this year’s theme was ‘sustainability,’ and it was a glittering, green event.

Pulling off a fabulous event is much like successfully investing in real estate – it’s all about location, location, location and the Hot 100 was unveiled in style at the gorgeous La Piscina at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Guests mingled away while snacking on delicious food stations around the picturesque outdoor pool area.

The incredible event sponsors were front and centre to help pull off the magnificent celebration.

Staying with the sustainability theme, Bath & Body Works hosted a candle station, showcasing a video on how to recycle candle jars after candles have fully burned out. Artist Chamodi Fernando was there to create beautiful custom-designed art on the candle jars for guests. You can browse some more of her work here, while the gorgeous video showcased at the featured artwork by Merit El Shenawy. 

Splash was there to exhibit their pop-up installation to raise awareness for ocean conservation. Due to rising levels of pollution, and uncontrolled dumping, the blue sea has turned into toxic catastrophe, and the installation was a jarring dose of reality.

The Aquarium of Truth, a gigantic fish tank featuring plastic bottles, bags, soda bottles, straws and disposable cups portrayed a true picture of what one would find at the bottom of the ocean. Perspective!

What would a gorgeous soiree be without some bling? Enter Pandora who showcased the beautiful festive collection during the evening. Guests got to browse the classic and timeless jewellery pieces while picking what designs they’d like Santa to add to their Christmas stockings this year.

See more of the action in the video below…